How long does it take to ship a container from Hong Kong to Birmingham by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hong Kong and Birmingham is 34 days 19h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Hong Kong and Birmingham?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 34 days 19h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, APL, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Hong Kong to Birmingham by air freight?

The quickest flight from Hong Kong to Birmingham takes around 15h 15m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA).

How often do planes fly between Hong Kong and Birmingham?

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 15h 15m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Hong Kong and Birmingham?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Hong Kong and Birmingham. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 19h 58m. UPS Airlines, DHL, Silk Way West Airlines, Saudia and DHL operates on this route.

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Birmingham by ship?

The distance between Hong Kong and Birmingham by cargo ship is 13,114 Nautical Miles (24,286 Kilometres / 15,091 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hong Kong (HKHKG) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Birmingham by air?

The distance between Hong Kong and Birmingham by air is around 10,216 Kilometres (6,348 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Hong Kong to Birmingham by sea?

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hong Kong to Birmingham. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong to Birmingham?

696kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong to Birmingham. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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15h 15m, Every 1-2 weeks

1.03t CO₂e

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34 days 19h, 2-4 times a week

900kg CO₂e

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Hong Kong to Birmingham by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Birmingham by plane will take about 15h 15m and departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrives into East Midlands Airport (EMA). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Atlas Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to East Midlands Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

EMA

15h 15m: Every 1-2 weeks

15,194 km
9,441 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.03t CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
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Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

BHX

21hrs: Every 1-2 weeks

10,216 km
6,348 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

696kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Swiss	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
KLM	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others

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Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to East Midlands Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

EMA

19h 58m: Every 2-4 weeks

9,838 km
6,113 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

648kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
DHLFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
SaudiaFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
DHLFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others

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Hong Kong to Birmingham by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Birmingham by ship will take about 34 days 19h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBLGP

34 days 19h: 2-4 times a week

24,582 km
15,275 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

900kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US4 / TP16 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US4 / TP16 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Britannia → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Silk → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
Albatros → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US4 / TP16 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WC3 / TP1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Silk → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASE → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Emerald → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TWS / AWE3 / ECC1 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Southampton

Port of loading

HKHKG

Port of loading

GBSOU

40 days 14h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,286 km
15,091 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ipanema / SX1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
SA3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
WSA → AEU2 / FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
EC4 / PMR - EC4 \|\| EMC - AUG \| HMM - EC4 \| ONE - EC4 \| YML - EC4 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
NW1 / Inca / AX1 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
CIT → AEU2 / FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
NW2 / Andes / AX2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
SA6 → FP2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
ANZEX / CNS → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
CIP → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Ipanema / SX1 → Condor / FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
KTX5 → LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
JCV → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
CIP → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FIL → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
SA5 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Yantian to Felixstowe

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBFXT

35 days 5h: Every 1-2 days

24,589 km
15,279 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

990kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE6 / Swan	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Direct	1-2 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 / Silk	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Swan → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM

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Hong Kong to Birmingham by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to East Midlands Airport

Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to East Midlands Airport

Hong Kong to Birmingham by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Southampton

Most frequent

Yantian to Felixstowe

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